Networking and communication

CityFibre digs in to develop digital foundations for Sunderland full-fibre net

Former altnet turned third- largest fibre broadband provider maintains heady pace of UK gigabit roll-out by beginning work in key northeast city Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How to choose between SIEM and SOAR

In this week’s Computer Weekly, our buyer’s guide examines the use of SIEM and SOAR to improve IT security, and asks which you should use, and when? We look at what you need to know about NVMe over Fabrics, the emerging storage networking technology. And we find out how Oracle customers are introducing its Fusion Cloud suite. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Facebook develops Asia-Pacific, African subsea connectivity

With the tasty title of Apricot, social media giant unveils role in project to develop ultra-fast connectivity under the sea in key Asian region, while it announces expansion of existing partnership to boost African sea network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vocus enlists Nokia to drive 200G optical network over 4,000 km in Australia

Enterprise, government and wholesale customers set to benefit from improved broadband speeds and experience from 200G terrestrial optical network connecting Brisbane and Darwin Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

network operations center (NOC)

A network operations center (NOC) is a centralized place from which enterprise information technology (IT) administrators -- either internal or third party -- supervise, monitor and maintain a telecommunications network. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati

OneWeb satellite gains higher orbit with Hanwha investment, Northwestel connectivity MoU

Controversial satellite operator makes next step in its Five to 50 mission to cover regions north of 50 degrees latitude with Canadian coverage deal Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Tbaytel wraps new voice communications network with Ribbon

Independently owned telecommunications provider aims to offer its customers premium-quality voice services while reducing power costs and accelerating time to market Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Verizon expands global automation capabilities in collaboration with Equinix

Expansion of SDI solution aims to enable enterprise and public sector customers to connect their MPLS and Ethernet private networking services to hundreds of cloud, infrastructure and service providers with automated, same-day connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre continues full-fibre roll-out in Glasgow

The UK’s largest independent full fibre platform begins work on next stage as part of its national gigabit broadband roll-out in Scotland’s largest city Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G fixed wireless access broadband to rack up 60 million subscribers by 2026

Demand for efficient home broadband access expected to drive deployments and migration of FWA Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Project Endeavour concludes with autonomous vehicle passenger rides in London

Multi-city demonstration of autonomous vehicle services ends with public showcase in London using co-ordinated fleet of six vehicles to host passenger rides for first time Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM)

Dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) is an optical fiber multiplexing technology that is used to increase the bandwidth of existing fiber networks. Continue Reading

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• Andrew Zola
• John Burke, Nemertes Research

IPTV (Internet Protocol television)

IPTV (Internet Protocol television) is a service that provides television programming and other video content using the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite, as opposed to broadcast TV, cable TV or satellite signals. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna
• Jessica Scarpati

Spectrum utilisation alliance calls for licence-exempt access to entire 6GHz band

Research reveals urgent need for access to 6GHz band which, when open, could add over $1tn to the world’s economy by 2025 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

United Group contract sees Nokia hail core 3G/4G/5G tech success

Southeast Europe alternative telecom enhances wireless network so that it can transfer large volumes of data fast, securely and with very low latency to cope with surge in connected devices and other demands from mobile users Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CW Benelux: Netherlands sees increase in the number of women opting for an ICT career

The IT skills gap in the Netherlands could be about to narrow as more women take up jobs in the sector. Figures from last year revealed that the number of female ICT professionals grew by 6.5%, while the number of male ICT professionals increased by only 1.7%. Read more about it in this issue. Also find out why more openness about ransomware attacks in the Dutch business community could be the first step to defeating a growing problem. Continue Reading

Extreme Networks aims to enhance SD-WAN offer with Ipanema acquisition

Cloud-driven networking company announces intent to establish second technology centre of excellence in Europe through acquisition of the SD-WAN division of Infovista Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Community Fibre expands fibre reach out of London with Box Broadband acquisition

London's largest alternative fibre network expands into Surrey and West Sussex with majority stake in Surrey-based full-fibre network operator to help realise commitment to bridging the digital divide and promoting social inclusion Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

split horizon

Split horizon is a method used by distance vector protocols to prevent network routing loops. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

NTT claims first globally available private 5G network-as-a-service platform

Next-generation mobile comms infrastructure to provide a suite of services to help chief information officers and chief digital officers drive business outcomes and unlock ‘innovative’ business models Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 gigabit capability covers more than half of UK network footprint

Latest gigabit switch-on from newly merged cable provider sees a further 1.5 million homes added to its network, allowing customers to access average broadband speeds of 1.13Mbps, said to be four times faster than the national average Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

DELTA taps Nokia to develop 400G optical transport network

High capacity optical network for both core and metro applications will support operator’s aggressive fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) roll-out in the Netherlands over the next decade Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BSO named first non-domestic global connectivity provider for Indian stock exchange

Growing global infrastructure and connectivity provider BSO confirmed as one of the first official international approved connectivity partners to meet demand for trading at the National Stock Exchange of India International Exchange Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global 5G market set for 3.2 billion connections by 2026

Study suggests that as network orchestration tools maximise monetisation, next-generation infrastructures will grow at a staggering rate of 940% over the next five years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK broadband trial to investigate connectivity through water pipes

Government-backed scheme to target broadband for hard-to-reach homes with fibre optic cables fed through utility mains, businesses and mobile masts without digging up roads Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Need for strong internet connection keeps Brits indoors

Study from leading UK communications provider highlights that although a new normal is coming for a significant number of UK workers, so are new problems and the need to create a better work-life balance Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Healthcare providers to deliver 765 million teleconsultations globally by 2025

Research reveals patients will use remote consultation services 3.6 times per year on average, but need for mobile devices and connectivity will limit uptake of telehealth services to developed regions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a Layer 2 network protocol used to prevent looping within a network topology. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

Vodafone claims UK first with voice-integrated Wi-Fi booster with Alexa built-in

UK operator expands capability of in-home broadband infrastructure with Wi-Fi booster with built-in voice control, hybrid 4G broadband backup and dedicated Wi-Fi support Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Inmarsat, Atlantic Bridge Capital and Civic Connect dig deep for IoT in global mining sector

Insight Terra secures $5.45m in Series A funding to accelerate the delivery of an end-to-end full-stack risk management solution to support compliance with global standards and to meet ESG requirements Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

sliding window (windowing)

The sliding window (windowing) technique is used by Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) to manage the flow of packets between two computers or network hosts. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

Verizon, AWS take mobile edge computing to 13 of top 20 US metro areas

Developers and businesses in three new locations now able to build and deploy applications at the edge of communication provider’s wireless network through AWS Wavelength Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Half of Gen-Z would leave job if not given a hybrid work option

Even though two-thirds of workers surveyed by workspace technology company say hybrid work benefits mental health and productivity, over half believe that their employers are not prepared to implement it Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Dell’Oro: Full speed ahead for broadband tech spending

Analyst says worldwide broadband access market for technologies supporting cable, DSL, PON and fixed wireless improved again at 3% CAGR over the forecast horizon of 2020-2025 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

frequency-division multiplexing (FDM)

In frequency-division multiplexing (FDM), multiple signals are combined for transmission on a single communications line or channel, with each signal assigned to a different frequency (subchannel) within the main channel. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati

Vodafone Spain modernises customer relationship management platform with Amdocs

Modernisation programme aims to enable Vodafone Spain to reduce the total cost of ownership and improve operational efficiency, automation and performance of its CRM system Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cloud misconfiguration a growing cause of security incidents

Rapid cloud adoption during the pandemic has increased the attack surface and heightened the risk of misconfiguring services, leaving organisations more vulnerable to cyber attacks Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Network observability vs. monitoring: What's the difference?

Traditional network monitoring is useful for collecting data about network issues. But network observability can add further insights into network health and end-user experience. Continue Reading

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• Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks

Nokia, Taiwan Mobile claim first 5G carrier aggregation call in standalone architecture

Trial declared successful in aggregating spectrum in the 700MHz and 3500MHz bands for the first time to deliver enhanced connectivity and increased coverage and support Taiwanese operator’s vision to deliver 5G services. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Openreach announces 86 new copper network switch-off locations

BT-owned UK broadband provision firm accelerates its plan to stop selling copper-based broadband and traditional voice services across the UK by 2025 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

international private leased circuit (IPLC)

An international private leased circuit (IPLC) is a point-to-point private line used by an organization to communicate between offices that are dispersed throughout the world. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

A million UK households reach to the skies for broadband

Satellite broadband is showing signs of beginning to take off in the UK, with further gains expected as Starlink arrives and BT teams with OneWeb Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

coded orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (COFDM)

Coded orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (COFDM) is a telecommunications modulation scheme that divides a single digital signal across 1,000 or more signal carriers simultaneously. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati

Link Control Protocol (LCP)

In computer networking, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) provides a standard way to transport multiprotocol data over point-to-point links; within PPP, Link Control Protocol (LCP) establishes, configures and tests data link internet connections. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati

Gigabit broadband funding targets over two million homes and businesses

Digital infrastructure upgrades planned for rural and hard-to-reach areas to support post-pandemic economic growth and improve home connectivity Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Hospitality firms must accelerate digital transformation to secure long-term recovery

Key retail sector must respond quickly to new post-pandemic digital-first demands and consumer behaviours to regain competitive edge, says study Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IDC: Double-digit global smartphone growth in second quarter

Analyst finds global consumers around the world continue to show the need for mobile devices, and a particular increasing willingness to buy 5G devices as price points go down Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Community Fibre hits milestone of 300,000 homes passed

Community-focused altnet adds 100,000 London homes passed in six months to drive the growing reach of its full-fibre network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Fibre to the fore as OECD countries add 21 million fixed broadband connections

The future is arriving fast in the broadband industry in developed nations, as OECD research finds fibre deployment is gaining traction at the expense of traditional copper-wire connections in a post-Covid environment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

File Transfer Access and Management (FTAM)

File Transfer Access and Management (FTAM) is an OSI application Layer 7 protocol that standardizes how files are accessed and managed in a distributed network file system. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati

Virgin Media O2 unveils UK fibre upgrade plan

Newly merged operator announces FTTP upgrade of fixed network starting this year with completion in 2028, taking advantage of what it says is efficient fibre deployment with ‘value accretive roll-out economics’ Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Accelerating UK full-fibre sees altnet association register record membership growth

Independent Networks Cooperative Association enjoys membership boom as altnets build momentum in UK and take on comms big guns in dash for fibre to the home and premises Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Profits, revenues fall but BT expands 5G, fibre in first quarter

UK incumbent telco sees profits and revenues fall, but increases capital investments in next-generation wireless and extends Microsoft strategic partnership Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Investigatory Powers Tribunal finds UK spy agencies unlawfully collected personal data

Campaign groups Privacy International and Liberty are gearing up to bring further legal action after a court found that UK spy agencies unlawfully collected phone and internet records Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Verizon, Samsung complete fully virtualised C-band 5G data session

Tech giant and US operator announce C-band trial that they say paves the way for a more programmable, efficient and scalable 5G network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G adoption ‘purposely delayed’ by European network strategy decision-makers

Aiming to gain a deeper understanding of user perspectives on 5G, including adoption plans and implementation obstacles, research from IoT and wireless solutions provider claims to have found alarming lack of purpose to explore next-gen networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Apple posts all-time high for Q3 revenues

Global tech giant continues storming the consumer electronics industry, reporting record revenues for its June quarter featuring double-digit growth in each of its product categories and significant improvements in its services segment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G offers potential £6.3bn boost to UK manufacturing by 2030

In addition to outlining the potential of adding multi billions to the value of the UK manufacturing industry by the end of the decade, the UK operator recommends support for manufacturers to invest in 5G mobile private networks, and the creation of 5G test and innovation centres Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G roamers to surpass 200 million by 2026

With travel restrictions around the world being slowly phased out, analyst predicts 4,500% growth in 5G roaming subscribers over the next five years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Some 15 million UK consumers suffered major broadband outage in past year

Study covering first full year of lockdown reveals how millions of home-workers and home-schoolers experienced internet outages when they would usually have been at their workplaces or in school Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Content providers and Covid drive US, Canada bandwidth boom

Globally, total international bandwidth more than quadrupled between 2016 and 2020 to exceed 2Pbps, report shows Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS)

Frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) transmission is the repeated switching of the carrier frequency during radio transmission to reduce interference and avoid interception. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna
• John Burke, Nemertes Research

asymmetric communications

Asymmetric communications is a term pertaining to any system in which the data speed or quantity, when averaged over time, is different in one direction from the other. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati

Virgin Media O2 goes with Ericsson for 5G standalone core

Leading 5G infrastructure technology provider selected by newly merged UK operator to deploy its cloud-native, container-based, dual-mode 5G standalone core to pave the way to deliver connectivity to enable what are claimed to be the ‘most advanced’ enterprise applications and services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Three UK calls for policy reform to supercharge rural gigabit broadband

Operator says 5G-based wireless internet could deliver gigabit broadband access to rural areas more quickly and cheaply than with standard fixed-line technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm claims world first for 5G mmWave data connection

Showcasing what it believes will be features required in anticipated 5G mmWave roll-outs in China, mobile comms tech provider unveils mmWave capabilities for global expansion with support for 200MHz carrier bandwidth Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BGP vs. OSPF: When to use each protocol

BGP and OSPF are two of the most common routing protocols. While BGP excels with dynamic routing for large networks, OSPF offers more efficient path choice and convergence speed. Continue Reading

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• Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks

Plume surpasses a billion connected devices on software-defined network

Research from SaaS experience platform provider finds consumers have accelerated investment in smart home devices during the pandemic Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone widens reach with UK narrowband IoT coverage

UK mobile network operator announces NB-IoT infrastructure expansion to support ongoing investments in platforms and services that will support the growing number of businesses implementing such technology to increase operational efficiency and grow new revenues Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Connectivity bottlenecks put $182bn in SME digital transformations at risk

Research finds ‘alarming’ gap between the approaches small businesses are taking in their post-pandemic digital transformations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Dynamic UK mobile landscape continues to evolve and improve

BT-owned network, EE, comes to the fore as competition drives 5G roll-outs, and leading operators show marked performance improvements across first half of 2021 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP)

Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) is a connection-oriented network protocol for transmitting multiple streams of data simultaneously between two endpoints that have established a connection in a network. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati

Satellite and 5G firms announce ubiquitous UK communications trial

Space agencies and leading technology businesses test ubiquitous UK communications coverage for transportation market in region of south-west England notorious for poor communications Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Five ways to ensure remote working security and compliance

A mix of on-site and remote working has become a fact of life for many organisations. We look at five key things you should consider to ensure compliance and security Continue Reading

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• Valéry Rieß-Marchive, Rédacteur en chef
• Antony Adshead, Computer Weekly

Ericsson, MediaTek claim 5G mmWave milestone

Swedish comms tech giant and Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company team up to double current millimetre wave uplink speed ceiling to almost 500Mbps Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia and Xantaro eye up UK broadband altnet full-fibre opportunity

Leading comms equipment provider teams with channel partner and service integrator to fuel the UK altnet boom which has seen independent firms connecting more than two million homes with full-fibre gigabit connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

port

A port in computing has three main uses, each as a type of receptacle in networking, computer hardware and software. Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright

How IoT and machine learning are automating agriculture

A new generation of farmers is tapping the internet of things and machine learning to operate self-sustaining urban farms with minimal supervision Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Sparsely staffed offices: the new post-pandemic cyber gap

With many offices still operating at limited capacity, a red teaming expert reveals how his job is getting easier, and why this is a problem Continue Reading

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• Kyle Gaertner

FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface)

FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface) is a network standard that uses fiber optic connections in a local area network (LAN) that can extend in range up to 200 kilometers (124 miles). Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright

megabits per second (Mbps)

Megabits per second (Mbps) are units of measurement for network bandwidth and throughput. It is used to show how fast a network or internet connection is. Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright
• Jessica Scarpati

passive optical network (PON)

A passive optical network (PON) is a system commonly used by telecommunications network providers that brings fiber optic cabling and signals all or most of the way to the end user. Continue Reading

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• Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks
• Tom Nolle, Andover Intel

Ripe for change – mixing digital innovation with traditional winemaking

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how global winemaker Concha y Toro uses the latest tech to enhance 150-year old traditional processes. Pharma giant GSK explains how an API strategy is changing its business model. And we talk to retailers using video technology to bridge the gap between in-store and online selling. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Zoom expands into contact centre market

Zoom is steadily expanding its enterprise offering and has now spent $14.5bn on an acquisition to fill a gap in its product portfolio Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

DTMF (dual tone multi-frequency)

Dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) is the sounds or tones generated by a telephone when the numbers are pressed. Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright

Openreach and Nokia test 25G PON full-fibre

Trials of next-generation full-fibre broadband will be based on passive optical network technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Levelling up Digital Skills and Jobs in the Post-Lockdown Economy

The two most urgent recommendations (with added detail) are to prevent IR35 abuse and fraud (against independent contractors more than by them) and the planned Home Office reversion to paper based ... Continue Reading

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• Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd

committed information rate (CIR)

Committed information rate (CIR) is the guaranteed rate at which a Frame Relay network will transfer information under normal line conditions. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati

Legacy SonicWall kit exploited in ransom campaign

Users of older versions of SonicWall Secure Mobile Access 100 and Secure Remote Access products are at risk from a new ransomware campaign Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Ericsson lands landmark Verizon 5G deal as it reports strong Q2

Just as it was announcing a robust end to its first half, global comms tech provider reveals massive contract with US communications giant to deliver 5G solutions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Smart Buildings and IoT: Supporting a safe return to the office

Quocirca’s Smart Buildings and IoT Study analyses how IoT-enabled smart buildings are presenting new opportunities for managed service providers (MSPs) in the post-pandemic workplace.  As more ... Continue Reading

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• Louella Fernandes, Quocirca

Virgin Media outage: Electrical explosion takes down network in south-east London

Underground electrical network explosion causes ‘significant collateral damage’ to cabling infrastructure, with users in south-east London told to brace themselves for ‘at least’ 24 hours of disruption Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol)

BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) is an internet protocol that lets a network user automatically be configured to receive an IP address and have an operating system booted without user involvement. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna

anti-replay protocol

The anti-replay protocol provides Internet Protocol (IP) packet-level security by making it impossible for a hacker to intercept message packets and insert changed packets into the data stream between a source computer and a destination computer. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati

Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS)

Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS) is a public, packet-switched service aimed at enterprises that need to exchange large amounts of data with other enterprises over the wide area network on a nonconstant or bursty basis. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati

Putting Your Sassy Money Where Your Nous Is

I’ve been making a bit of noise in this bloggy column of mine now about sassy SASE for some time, but it seems I’m not the only one (other than Gartner wot coined the concept). The world of ... Continue Reading

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• Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing

ODA reaches milestone as TM Forum calls on telcos to grab cloud opportunity

Industry association set up for driving digital transformation through collaboration calls on comms providers to take advantage of industry-defining cloud native standards Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

3G net to be retired in 2023 as BT promises 5G across entire UK by 2028

UK’s incumbent telco unveils new mobile and convergence ambitions with almost universal next-generation wireless over next seven years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mastercard, Verizon Business team to bring 5G to global payments industry

Global payments company harnesses comms provider’s 5G network to innovate in payments and commerce sector, delivering solutions to support immersive retail technology and point-of-sale Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

O2 Business improves in-store customer experiences with advanced connectivity-based AI technology

Technology uses artificial intelligence and video analytics to help retail businesses improve the in-store experience, with processes boosted by 5G Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly